Question
What is the normal body temperature for a newborn?
Answer
The normal body temperature range for newborns is approximately 36.5℃ to 37.5℃. Low temperature refers to body temperatures fluctuating around 38℃, while high fever is defined as temperatures above 39℃. If the body temperature remains above normal for more than two weeks, it is considered prolonged fever. The aforementioned baseline temperatures refer to rectal temperatures, which are generally 0.3℃ to 0.5℃ lower than oral temperatures, and underarm temperatures are typically 0.3℃ to 0.5℃ lower than oral temperatures.